Geologist

Colorado School of Mines • Colorado, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Geological Survey is seeking a qualified candidate to perform geologic field mapping, collect geologic field data, prepare and create geologic maps, examine deposits for their mineral resource and geologic hazard potential, and contribute to and publish geologic maps and reports. Travel to conduct field work at remote sites will be required. The successful candidate will have a focus on field geologic mapping.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Geology or Earth Science
• At least 5 years of experience performing geologic field mapping
• Prior experience performing geological mapping in Colorado at 1:24,000-scale.
• Prior experience integrating lidar datasets with geological mapping
• Advanced working knowledge of ArcGIS software for mapping, database management/compilation, Microsoft Office, field tablets and field data collection software (Avenza, etc)
• Ability to perform field work and travel overnight, if needed.
• Prior experience mapping bedrock and surficial geologic units, identifying geologic hazards and (or) mineral deposits.
• Prior experience writing geologic reports.

Nice To Haves

• At least 10 years of experience performing geologic field mapping and geologic mineral/hazard evaluation.
• Prior experience compiling geologic maps at scales smaller than 1:24,000 in Colorado or in the Rocky Mountains.
• Prior experience with evaluating mineral resources and geologic hazards in the Rocky Mountains.
• Prior experience working with geophysical data to make geological interpretations
• Prior experience mentoring and collaborating with academia and government agencies
• Prior experience evaluating and synthesizing geological data.
• Prior experience with USGS metadata standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs geologic field mapping in a variety of geologic terranes and compiles geologic field information for publication in GIS and written reports.
• Analyzes geologic, geologic hazard, mineral and water resources data, and publishes maps and reports for the public, and federal, state, and local governments.
• Most of this responsibility will require travel associated with fieldwork activities.
• Contact property landowners for permission to access private lands for mapping purposes.
• This duty may require answering technical and consumer-related inquiries from government agencies, private-industry, and the general public, involving matters of geologic expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with Colorado Geological Survey statutes and programs, under the supervision of a senior geologist.

Benefits

• The posting mentions that Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior